Crime Report for January 6

Alleged moonshiner arrested

January 6, 2013

MARTINSBURG - An alleged moonshiner was arrested early Saturday morning for the illegal manufacturing of the distilled spirit, according to a press release issued by the West Virginia State Police. Senior Trooper B.D. French was told by a confidential informant that Anthony Aaron Fortune was making moonshine in his residence on Connector Road in Martinsburg, the release said.

French, accompanied by three other troopers, executed a search warrant obtained Friday. During a search of Fortune's residence, the troopers located six firearms, one quart-sized jar of moonshine and several pieces of distillation paraphernalia, the release said.

Fortune was placed under arrest for unlawful possession or operation of a plant manufacturing distilled spirits. He is being held at the Eastern Regional Jail until his arraignment.

Vehicle struck by train, driver fled

MARTINSBURG - The driver of a vehicle struck by a train early Saturday morning fled the scene on foot, according to Trooper Brand of the West Virginia State Police.

A train broke down on a southern running track at Golf Course and Cemetery Roads, Brand said. Based on a preliminary investigation, it is believed the vehicle tried to go around the broken down train and was struck while crossing the northern running track.

Blairton Road was shut down for two hours, Brand said.

Berkeley County Central Dispatch received the call around 1:29 a.m. Baker Heights Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the scene.

The identity of the driver is not known at this time, Brand said. The incident is being investigated by the state police and CSX.